Surf spot

Galheta

Forecast conditions and map view for Galheta in Brazil, Florianopolis. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Florianopolis
Coordinates: -27.5935, -48.4252

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Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.5	5	5.3	4.7	5.3	5.8	6	5.7	5	5	4.8	4.7	5.4	5.5	5.2	4.6	4.3	5.2	5.2	5.8	6.5	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7	6	6.3	5.4	5.2	4.2	4.3	4.6	5	5.1	6	5.8	5.8	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	7.5	7.4	7.8	8.1	8.1	8.2	8.1	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.6
Wave energy (kJ)	16	21	17	15	14	12	20	20	27	21	20	20	13	17	22	21	15	13	12	17	21	23	26	29	27	25	24	25	26	29	24	25	18	22	28	25	25	26	35	38	37	33	33	31	38	30	32	47	50	45	41	36	28	26	22	17
Wind speed (km/h)	2.9	2.1	5.2	10.4	14.3	22.5	19.5	15	10.2	6.1	6.9	8.1	10.1	13.7	11.4	13.7	10	9	7.7	7.4	6.4	6.2	5.1	4.7	3.1	4.3	4.6	5.5	7	13.6	13.3	15.5	10.9	13	8.7	11.2	10	15.5	15.7	14	10.4	5.8	2.9	2.5	8.9	13.1	7.8	5.8	5.4	5.6	4.3	5.1	12.2	14.8	9.5	7
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Galheta, Florianópolis, Brazil is a scenic and fairly famous surf spot on the island’s east coast, known for its natural beauty and exposed Atlantic waves.

Quick description

Type of break: Beach break with shifting sandbars
Wave quality: Can be very good when a swell lines up; offers punchy, fun waves
Best swell: South and southeast swell
Best wind: Light west/northwest winds usually clean it up
Crowd: Can get busy, especially on good days
Setting: Wild, natural beach surrounded by dunes and vegetation

Surf conditions

Galheta tends to work best with: - Solid groundswells from the south or southeast - Moderate to strong swell energy - Low to mid tide, depending on sandbar shape

Because it’s a beach break, the waves can change quickly with sand movement, so conditions vary a lot from session to session.

What the waves are like

Fast, fun, and sometimes powerful
Can offer both lefts and rights
Good for shortboard surfing when it has size
Smaller days can be more playful and suitable for intermediates

Access / vibe

Galheta is somewhat more isolated than many city beaches in Florianópolis, which gives it a more relaxed, natural feel. The walk-in access also helps keep the atmosphere quieter than more easily reached surf spots.

Things to keep in mind

Currents can be strong when the swell is up
Rocks may be present in some sections depending on sand movement
Nudist-friendly area in parts of the beach, so local etiquette matters